Streetworks Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) | Company Benefits
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
The Role:
We’re looking for an experienced and organised Streetworks Manager to manage all streetworks noticing and permitting activities for off-site construction works.
This is a key role responsible for ensuring all permits and notices are submitted accurately, approved within required timescales, and closed correctly on completion of works. You'll work closely with councils, utility providers, construction teams, and regional stakeholders to support efficient project delivery, maintain compliance, and minimise operational delays.
Alongside managing permits, you'll play an important role in supporting and developing the wider team, building strong external relationships, and driving high standards of performance across the function.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage the end-to-end streetworks permit process, ensuring all notices are submitted within statutory timescales
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Raise and manage permits for gas, water, and electricity works, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
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Request and coordinate Traffic Management (TM) drawings to support planned works
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Raise purchase orders and maintain associated records
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Provide regular updates to operational teams, contractors, and stakeholders on permit status and progress
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Challenge and contest Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) where appropriate
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Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, councils, IDNOs, DNOs, and other external stakeholders
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Support construction regions with streetworks compliance, permitting advice, and best practice
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Monitor, maintain, and report on KPIs and operational performance trackers
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Train, coach, and develop team members to improve capability and performance
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance permit management processes and compliance
What You’ll Need:
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Strong knowledge of streetworks legislation and permit requirements, including S50, S58, and S171 permits
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Experience working directly with local authorities and councils
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Experience using Aurora and Symology (or similar streetworks management systems)
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Good understanding of how ICPs, IDNOs, and DNOs operate
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Experience managing and contesting Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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NRSWA Supervisor Accreditation
What You’ll Get:
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Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days
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Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
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Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
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Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
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Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
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Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
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Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.
